🍋 Friday Finds - 8 August 2025 | Indie Author Chevron Ross, Bookish Fun,  & Crafts

👋 Welcome to Friday Finds - 8 August 2025!

Grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair at my virtual lemonade stand, and let's dive into another week of indie author spotlights, bookish treats, creative ideas, and a sprinkle of giveaways. This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Chevron Ross, a talented and humble indie author with a gift for crafting thought-provoking Christian fiction.

As always, Friday Finds is your weekly mix of new reads, under-the-radar book gems, tasty recipes, and DIY projects to spark your creativity. Let's see what's fresh from the stand this week. 🍋📚

I'm spotlighting an independent author each week this summer.

Chevron Ross has such an incredible way with words. His stories are unique, fascinating, and very hard to put down. As an author, he is one of the most humble people I've met.

Here are my reviews of his books.

•  Weapons of Remors
• The Seven-Day Resurrection
• The Samaritan's Patient - Review coming soon

I'll let him explain his calling to write, as I could not put it any better.

"Chevron Ross is a pen name I use because I see myself as an instrument of God, with Him as the true author. Until 2016, my writing was limited to business, and I never considered myself a novelist. But one day, God inspired me to craft a story around America's gun rights controversy, leading to my debut novel, Weapons of Remorse. It won the Next Generation Indie Book Award and the Indies Today Award for Christian Fiction.

Soon after, He guided me to write The Seven-Day Resurrection, about an elderly man confronting his painful past with his late mother. My third novel, The Samaritan's Patient, was inspired by a news broadcast.

Brave authors is a writers group to which I belong. We're a collaboration of Christian fiction authors who dare to go to hard places in our writing in order to bring the healing and hope-filled message of the Gospel. "

Connect with him on the following sites:

Website | Facebook | Goodreads | Amazon | Instagram | Pinterest

He is also active in the American Christian Fiction Writers group.

Let's give him a warm welcome as this week's Indie Author!

📚 Weekly Book Blog Roundup |1 through 8 August 2025 

As part of Friday Finds 8 August 2025, this week's book blog roundup includes interviews, giveaways, and some must-read new releases. (Click on the image for more giveaway information.)

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Dream Café by R.J. Gould is a witty and heartwarming romantic comedy about fresh starts, second chances, and opening an arts café.

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Fanning Fireflies by LS Delorme is a haunting 1940s paranormal romance steeped in ghostly visions, racial injustice, and forbidden love.

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In Weapons of Remorse by Chevron Ross, an ex-Marine Medal of Honor recipient turned gun rights spokesperson faces a crisis of faith after a tragic shooting.

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In my review of The Book of Kindness by Egor Klopenko, I share why this illustrated collection of poetic tales is perfect for bedtime reading, sparking empathy, and inspiring small acts of generosity.

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In The Path of Redemption by Tom Haward, fractured empires, rebel uprisings, and high-stakes betrayals collide in a gripping alternate history. Includes a guest post from the author

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B.T. Polcari is an award-winning author best known for his Mauzzy & Me cozy mystery series, including Lucky Secrets. With witty dialogue, high-stakes puzzles, and a lovable rescue pup sidekick, his stories blend humor and suspense in a YA-friendly package.

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Answer this week's question in the comments for a chance to win the monthly prize!
One lucky commenter from any August 2025 Friday Finds post will be randomly selected to win a surprise gift.

 🗓️ Entries close August 28 at 5:00 p.m. (CST). Winner announced September 5! 

📚 This Week's Under-the-Radar Gem

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE SWEDISH BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • A profoundly moving debut novel that follows an elderly man's attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it's too late: an emotional story of love, friendship, fatherhood, dogs, and atonement that is already an international sensation. When the Cranes Fly South will be released in the United States on 19 August 2025.

🍴 Foodie Fun - Loaded Baked Potato Casserole 

These Mississippi mud potatoes are just as delicious as a loaded baked potato, but with the convenience of baking everything together.

(Recipe & image from AllRecipes)

🍋 Craft Corner - Just in Time for Halloween

A complete Gothic Embroidery Kit: Includes 6-inch hoop, needles, colorful threads, threader, thimble, and instructions-perfect for beginners to create Halloween crafts.

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See you next week for more indie author spotlights, giveaways, and fresh-from-the-stand fun.

💛 Gina

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That's a wrap for this week's Friday Finds! I hope you discovered a new author to follow, a recipe to try, or a craft to spark your creativity. Remember-every comment on any August Friday Finds post earns you a chance to win this month's surprise giveaway, so don't forget to drop your thoughts (and maybe a GIF!) below.

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💌 See you next Friday for more indie author spotlights, book blog roundups, and fresh finds!
Until then-happy reading, happy creating, and happy snacking. 🍋📚🎉